“Neurocognition” refers to the higher brain functions: learning, remembering, concentrating, solving problems, and making decisions. Neurocognitive processes are active in virtually all of our day-to-day activities. Neurocognitive testing helps clinicians evaluate and describe the neurocognitive health or higher functions of the brain, such as the impairment seen in mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions.

The Balanced Athlete utilized assessment platform is both practical and scientifically robust. The practical advantages reflect the affordability and efficiency of the platform. The neurocognitive test is inexpensive and accurate, while being relatively easy and quick to administer. Functionally, a baseline (pre-season) neurocognitive test provides valuable information about an athlete. Should an athlete sustain a suspected concussion/head injury, this pre-season testing provides a baseline for return-to-play decisions.

Sideline examinations, medical consults and even scans may miss subtle but significant problems impacting performance in the classroom, as well as on or off the playing field. Across the spectrum of concussion management, Balanced Athlete helps clinicians collect objective evaluation and management endpoints for athletes of all ages (normed from ages 8 to 90).

Balanced Athlete helps each athlete establish a brief-core clinical view of their neurocognitive function. The neurocognative testing panel results can assist clinicians to determine when it's safe to return-to-play.